1st.bass
American expat in Indonesia
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Lives in Surabaya
Registration: 26 June 2012
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New requirements for offshore visitor visa (B211) applicant by GuestPoster171
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has issued a Surat Edaran revising the visa application process. The key points are: 1. offshore applications for visit visas (B211) require proof of full vaccination, 2. Commitment to 8 day quarantine, 3. ...
jealous of what? i鈥檓 already a resident here. lol. and if i do bend or break the occasional rule, it鈥檚 not anything that could potentially cause anyone else any problems or put them in harm鈥檚 way - and as far as covid safety ... Read More
New requirements for offshore visitor visa (B211) applicant by GuestPoster171
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has issued a Surat Edaran revising the visa application process. The key points are: 1. offshore applications for visit visas (B211) require proof of full vaccination, 2. Commitment to 8 day quarantine, 3. ...
someone asked for sources. here you go: https://www.balivisas.com/offshore-b211a-e-visa/ that鈥檚 just one of many sources showing an agency is providing a fake sponsor to enable foreigners to enter during the pandemic. google 鈥渂212a ... Read More
New requirements for offshore visitor visa (B211) applicant by GuestPoster171
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has issued a Surat Edaran revising the visa application process. The key points are: 1. offshore applications for visit visas (B211) require proof of full vaccination, 2. Commitment to 8 day quarantine, 3. ...
too many ppl sneaking in here with this b211 visa for 鈥渃ultural鈥� reasons when they鈥檙e just backpackers or wannabe youtubers / influencers. this is most likely how the delta varian enter the country to begin with. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Indonesia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
The government response to this crisis has been shockingly slow. You know there鈥檚 trouble when the Minister of Health claims that prayer is preventing any cases within the country and initially calling it a hoax, rather than giving more ... Read More
Moving to Indonesia with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of one聮s move to Indonesia may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the ...
I鈥檝e been living in Indonesia for 10 years. I鈥檝e travelled all over the world and It鈥檚 probably the least handicap accessible country I鈥檝e ever been. There are lots of small steps everywhere and almost no ramps for ... Read More
Surabaya to become alcohol free city by tel522
The second-largest city in Indonesia, Surabaya, has approved a bylaw that bans the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. 鈥淚f in three months [Governor] Soekarwo does not respond to this bylaw, it would be ...
First, they banned alcohol and beer sales in convenience stores. Their rationale was to reduce the health issues associated with drinking homemade liquor. Seriously. Really backwards logic. Now this bill to outright ban consumption. Besides the ... Read More
Bottled drinking water contains fluoride by 1st.bass
Does anyone know of a bottled water option in Indonesia that does NOT contain fluoride ? I heard an advert for AQUA brand (which is what I've been using) that said they add fluoride. I've sent emails to water companies (Aqua, Cleo, vit) to ...
Evan is a bit expensive and it doesn't come in the big bottles to put in a water cooler. I'm looking for an option that's not imported and comes in the big size for water coolers. Read More
Bottled drinking water contains fluoride
Does anyone know of a bottled water option in Indonesia that does NOT contain fluoride ? I heard an advert for AQUA brand (which is what I've been using) that said they add fluoride. I've sent emails to water companies (Aqua, Cleo, vit) to ... Read More
Safety in Indonesia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Indonesia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
I live in Surabaya, East Java. At approximately 4 million people, it's the second largest city in the country. I've been here for 7 years and have travelled all over the country during that time. I'm a male in my mid 30's and can ... Read More
Is Indonesian IDR 24,600,000 a gud monthly sal. to survive in Jakarta? by MPSK
Is IDR 24,600,000 a good amount to survive in Jakarta? House & Commuiting is taken care of seperately. My lifetstyle is limited to watching movies; no drinking no partying. Please help.
If your housing is covered, that's more than enough to live on. If you eat local food rather than imported and don't drink alcohol, you can even save a nice chink of that each month. My advice is to hire a maid, and let her do the shopping for ... Read More